Asked in: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1
star-crossed lovers in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CHSL 2025 T-1 Idioms & Phrases
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: Star-crossed lovers
Answer & explanation
Answer: A) Lovers whose relationship is doomed
Correct Answer: Option 1 — "Lovers whose relationship is doomed"
"Star-crossed lovers" describes two people in love whose relationship is destined to fail due to unfortunate circumstances — they are ill-fated, thwarted by bad luck or opposing forces beyond their control.
Origin: The phrase comes from Shakespeare's tragedy 'Romeo and Juliet' (1597): "A pair of star- cross'd lovers take their life." In the Elizabethan era, people believed that stars and celestial bodies influenced human destiny. 'Star-crossed' meant that the stars were working against the couple.
Usage: "Romeo and Juliet are the most famous star-crossed lovers in literature."
Why other options are wrong:
Option 2 "Lovers facin
star-crossed lovers – questions
Has star-crossed lovers been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – star-crossed lovers has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2025 T-1.